The Effect of Myofascial Release and Cervical Traction on Pain, Range of Motion and the Neck Disability Index in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PURPOSE:This study examined the effects of the myofascial release and cervical traction after applying conservative physical therapy to patients chronic neck pain.METHODS: Patients were randomly divided into two groups, namely myofascial release (7 subjects) and cervical traction (7 subjects).Each group performed their therapy 45 minutes per day, two times a week, for four weeks.Pain intensity was measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). Function was measured with the neck disability index (NDI).The cervical range of motion (CROM) was measured with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer.